We all know jobs aren't easy to come by these days, but a vague reference to "the economy" isn't enough to explain the problem. One major issue is the constant change surrounding the tools we use to do our work every day. A few years ago, Facebook and Twitter had little use in the workplace and now they're integral to many jobs. Nowadays you have to be in a constant state of learning. Jocelyn K. Glei, writing for productivity and creative thinking blog The 99 Percent, believes that indulge your curiosity is one way to stay ahead:

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If you want to stay at the top of your career game, indulging your curiosity is your greatest asset. It could mean attending conferences or lectures relevant to your current occupation, or spending an hour every weekend on Code Academy, or finding an excuse to interview the people you admire most.

With resources like Coursera, EdX, Khan Academy, Skillshare, General Assembly, Lynda.com, and more, there's no excuse not to expand your knowledge. If you can create something tangible that you can show a potential employer in the process (e.g. a writing sample, a portfolio piece, a website, etc), even better.

Change isn't easy, but it's becoming a necessary skill. We tend to look at change negatively because it has a tendency to throw comfort out the window. But not all change is the same, and the way you view it matters. Stay curious and keep learning. It'll keep you ahead, and it'll keep you excited about what's still to come.

For more guidance on how to handle the ever-changing world of work, read the full post over at The 99 Percent.